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Structuring Colloidal Dispersions by External Fields

Introduction

This one-day meeting plans to bring together those working on the physics/engineering materials/boundary who use external fields (e.g., electric, magnetic, imposed flow gradients, gravitational or buoyancy effects, temperature gradients) to control the assembly or concentration profiles of colloidal liquids, possibly as precursors to solid-based materials - an area where the UK has significant expertise. We include in this category traditional ‘hard’ colloids and ‘soft colloids’, such as surfactant micelles and polymers with various architectures in solution. The inducement of segregation or concentration gradients in polydisperse systems would also be relevant.  The meeting will focus on the current state of development in both the experimental and theoretical domains, and aims to identify the major challenges ahead. 

Preliminary Programme

Poster Programme

Venue
The Conference will be held in the Herschel Room at the Institute of Physics. Located in central London, the Institute is within 10 minutes walk of 5 tube stations and also within easy reach of Euston, Paddington and Kings Cross. Full travel instructions will be available here shortly.

Conference Fees
Early registration deadline: 10 November 2007
Cancellation deadline: 13 November
Registration deadline: 16 November 2007

The fees for the conference include refreshments and lunch, conference material, basic costs and administration charges. The registration fee are as follows:

*Members of the Institute of Physics
The Members rate is available to:
All members of the Institute of Physics including those with applications pending
Staff at Institute Affiliated Plus Schools
Members of co-sponsoring Institutes and Societies
Members of other Physics societies which have a Companion Society or other collaboration agreement with the Institute of Physics
Members of the BAN (Business Affiliates Network).

**Concessionary Rate - Institute members
The Concessionary rate is available to student and retired Institute of Physics membership holders.(Please submit proof of membership status together with your registration form).

***Non-Members
Registrants paying this fee will automatically become affiliate members of the Institute of Physicsfor 12 months and will receive copies of Physics World. As an affiliate member you will be entitled to attend all conferences at the member’s rate for the year and to join one technical or professional group at no extra charge.

Registration
On-line registration is recommended and is the most secure method for for those wishing to pay by credit or debit card. All payments will be processed securely using WorldPay and confirmation of your payment will be sent by e-mail once the transaction is complete.

For those unable to register on-line, please download the PDF registration form and return together with a remittance for fees to the Registrations Department, The Institute of Physics, 76 Portland Place, London W1B 1NT, UK or by fax to +44 (0)20 7470 4900. Please note that unless payment is received prior to the conference, your booking will not be guaranteed - please see alternative payment methods below.

• Cheque - Payable to the Institute of Physics in either Pound Sterling, Euros (rate of 1.46) or US Dollars (rate of 1.80)
• Bank Transfer - Payable to the Institute of Physics, Lloyds TSB Bank Plc, 9 - 13 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London SE3 1DD, UK
  (please note that a pro-forma invoice will be sent if payment has not been received at the time of us confirming your booking)
• • £ Sterling - Payments to account number 00253575, sort code 30-94-81
  • € Euro - Payments at exchange rate 1.46 to account number 86000359, sort code 30-94-81
  • $ US Dollar - Payments at exchange rate of 1.80 to account number 11306596, sort code 30-94-81
• Credit / Debit Card

Confirmation of Booking
On-line - Confirmation of your booking will appear on the screen prior to entering payment details. Please print this page for your records. Confirmation will follow via mail within five days of registering.
Registration via hard copy - Confirmation of your booking will be sent within ten days of registering. If payment is not enclosed with your registration form, you will receive a pro-forma invoice which must be paid prior to the conference.
If you do not receive written confirmation within the dates specified above, please e-mail registrations@iop.org

Value Added Tax
Charges shown in this document are exempt from VAT unless otherwise indicated. Where VAT is applicable it is shown and calculated at the current standard rate of 17.5%. If the rate is altered as a result of government legislation charges may be adjusted accordingly. A tax invoice/receipt will be issued to those indicating that this is required on the registration form. The Institute's VAT registration number is 461-6000-84.

Cancellations
Registrants who cancel their booking before the cancellation deadline of 13 November 2007 will receive a full refund minus a 20% administrative charge. All cancellations must be in writing (please note that organisers cannot accept any cancellation made over the telephone, unless it is accompanied by a cancellation of the booking in writing). No refund can be made to those notifying cancellation from 14 November 2007.

Organising Committee
S Clarke, University of Cambridge, UK
D M Heyes, University of Surrey, UK
C M Care, Sheffield Hallam University, UK

Enquiries
Jane Lowe
The Institute of Physics
76 Portland Place
London
W1B 1NT
UK

Direct Dial: +44 (0)20 7470 4834
Switchboard: +44 (0)20 7470 4800
E-mail: jane.lowe@iop.org

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